Health Resources

Health Statistics

National

Access to Health Care and Prevention Services Among Hispanics and Non-Hispanics

A Demographic and Health Snapshot of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino Population National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

Hispanic Women at Higher Risk for Heart Disease, Study Finds (March 2, 2007)

Latin Americans Can Reduce Heart Attack Risk by Lifestyle Changes (March 5, 2007)

MMWR: Disparities in Life Expectancy at Birth Between Non-Hispanic Black and Non-Hispanic white Persons Have Narrowed in Recent Years

US Census 2000 Brief: The Hispanic Population

US Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics

We The People: Hispanics in the United States (Released December 17, 2004)

Organizations

Substance Abuse Among Latinos: Organizations Help on the Path to Recovery

American Heart Association

• American Heart Assocation Website (Spanish Version)
• American Heart Association's Conozca Su Corazon Program
• Patient Information Sheets in Spanish (numerous topics)
• Cardiovascular disease and the Hispanic population (Spanish Version)

National Alliance for Hispanic Health

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Spanish Website

Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline

United States Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA)

• Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies and Services (Spanish)
• Staying Healthy: Medicare's Preventative Services (Spanish)

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Additional Health Resources

“Gracias Papa” - Comic book-style brochure that reaches out to young Hispanic girls with important messages about avoiding sexual coercion by older adults

A Profile of Latinos in Rural America

Virginia Hispanic Media List

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